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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.96, 22,573.60 and 4,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.96, 22,573.60 and 4,104.96 is: 6,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.96 : 22,573.60 = 4,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.96/22,573.60 = 4,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.96x = 22,573.60 × 4,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.96x = 92,663,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,663,725.06/15,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.48

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